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101–120 of 211 articles on Car Accidents
Roadway & Pedestrian Safety Campaigns Underway As Children Are Back In School In Maryland
Across the state of Maryland, approximately 900,000 students attend public schools. Local agencies have been actively working to increase awareness about the many potential safety concerns with children on or near…
Porsche Wins First Lawsuit For 2013 Crash Involving Paul Walker And Roger Rodas
This week a California judge cleared Porsche of blame for the 2013 car crash that killed actor Paul Walker and former racecar driver Roger Rodas. The case was filed by Kristine Rodas, widow of Roger Rodas, and is one of…
As Maryland Replaces Dangerous Guardrails Another Fatality Occurs
Gonzalo Martinez and his brother were traveling along I-8 in Southern California in his Volkswagen Jetta. Data from the car's computer showed they were driving at a speed of 75 miles-per-hour, five miles over the speed…
This Time It Was A Team Staffer Who Was Hit By A Line Drive At A Baseball Game
While the Washington Nationals cruised uneventfully through the NLCS to go to the World Series, the American League games between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees had a scary moment in Game 2 of the series…
Pennsylvania Railroad Worker Files Suit Against Employer For Injuries
A locomotive engineer, Jeffrey Kalfas, of South Park, recently filed a civil suit against Union Railroad Company after enduring injuries while aboard one of their locomotives. Union Railroad Company began around 1896…
Pennsylvania Reports A Decrease In Distracted Driving Citation In 2018
Pennsylvania apparently had a decrease in the number of violations for distracted driving, as data shows a 5% reduction across the state between 2017 and 2018. In the last five year period, the trend still remains at an…
State Supreme Court Rules On Insurance Coverage Where Good Samaritan Is Hit By A Car
All U.S states have some type of “Good Samaritan” laws that offer legal protection to individuals who provide assistance to those in emergency situations. The Rhode Island Supreme Court recently heard the case of Hudson…
Philadelphia Auto Accident Liability Case Against State Farm Insurance Is Going To Trial
Sharon Price brought a lawsuit in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas against State Farm Fire & Casualty Company claiming that she was wrongfully denied when she made a claim for underinsured motorist (UIM)…
Tom Hanks Sued For His Son's Car Crash
Tom Hanks is one of the most successful American actors of all time. The star of Forrest Gump , Big , and Saving Private Ryan , Hanks is also among the most well-liked and popular actors. His wife, Rita Wilson, is a…
End Distracted Driving Campaign Seeks To Reduce Accident Injuries And Fatalities
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety recently reported that 64% of those who responded to their poll feel that distracted driving has developed into a larger concern than it was only three years ago. Distracted driving…
Motorcyclist Killed In West Philadelphia Motorcycle Accident
A motorcycle accident in West Philadelphia claimed the life of a 47-year-old man last week. The accident occurred on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, when the motorcyclist collided with a vehicle at the intersection of 54th…
New Bill Would Require Trucking Companies To Carry Meaningful Insurance
The field of truck accidents could be getting some much-needed help from a proposed bill that is currently heading through the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed, the bill would increase the minimum insurance…
The 2018 Pennsylvania Traffic Safety Conference In April Addresses Several Safety Concerns
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) most recently compiled annual data is for 2016. Statewide, there were roughly 129,395 reported crashes, 1,188 fatalities, and 82,971 injuries. In efforts to curb…
Injuries & Fatalities Involving Bicycle Riders Are On The Rise In Maryland
Maryland is experiencing a rise in the number of crashes involving bicycles. From 2011 to 2015, the state averaged approximately 780 such accidents per year. In the last five years, the increase is about 20%, with 80%…
Intoxicated Driver Kills Woman & Granddaughter In Baltimore County
Deborah A. Limmer, 60, and Delaney M. Gaddis, 5, were struck by a vehicle and killed recently in Lutherville-Timonium. The Baltimore County Police responded to the scene at approximately 7 a.m. on Girdwood Rd. near…
Is Marijuana Legalization In Washington D.C. & Other States Leading To The Rise In Pedestrian Crash Fatalities?
Walking is the most basic form of human transport and possibly the mode that offers the greatest overall benefits. Unlike driving a motor vehicle, it does not generate pollution and walkers derive physical benefits. The…
Crash Prevention Plan For Drivers In Passenger Cars
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the central agency responsible for regulating the commercial truck industry. They recently issued a safety report that is intended to inform drivers in…
Car Gets Impaled By Logs After Rear-Ending A Truck
A freak car accident in Georgia serves as a reminder that the “victims” in a crash are not always the people who were hurt the most. In fact, in some crashes, the person who got severely hurt was actually the person who…
Maryland State Police Warn August Is The Most Dangerous Month On Roadways
A report from Nationwide Insurance indicates that August is the month that is most dangerous for motorists. In August 2017 Montgomery County reported approximately 120 accident injuries. It is difficult to definitely…
Hot-air Balloon Pilot Who Crashed Killing 15 Passengers Had History Of Drunk Driving
A Central Texas hot-air balloon pilot's failure to notice power lines during descent likely was responsible for the deadliest U.S. balloon crash in modern history.
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